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Issue/Question:

Where do hate crimes usually occur?

Suggested Response:

According to the FBI, the highest percentage of reported hate crimes (29%) occurred on or near residential properties. The FBI also reports that 19% of hate crimes committed took place on highways, roads, alleys, or streets. Another 10% of those crimes took place at schools and colleges, while 26% were widely distributed across different locations.